Specify. Direct. Validate.

The loop that replaces reactive prompting. Write the spec, direct the agent against it, validate the output. Then fix the spec, not the code.

Essays

• Only Steve Knows

  You cannot rebuild from a specification that does not exist. The documentation is Steve — and the most complete record of how your business runs is one resignation away from walking out the door.

  June 11, 2026 · Specify. Direct. Validate.

• Measure What Matters

  Optimize for typing speed and you get fast typing. Optimize for specification quality and you get reliable output.

  May 25, 2026 · Specify. Direct. Validate.

• Specifications Are the New Source Code

  Fix the spec and/or the validation rules, not the code.

  April 23, 2026 · Specify. Direct. Validate.

• Why Your Best Engineers Should Stop Writing Code

  This isn't a demotion. It's a promotion.

  April 21, 2026 · Specify. Direct. Validate.

• Fix the Spec, Not the Code

  AI doesn't misunderstand requirements. It fills in gaps. Silently. Confidently. At scale.

  April 10, 2026 · Specify. Direct. Validate.